SENATE BILL NO. 27

January 18, 2023, Introduced by Senators ANTHONY, WOJNO, GEISS, CAVANAGH, SINGH and CHANG and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled

"The insurance code of 1956,"

(MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 3406z. (1) An insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy shall provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment, at a level of benefits that is no less favorable than the level provided for physical illness.

(2) Benefits provided under subsection (1) must meet the requirements of 42 USC 300gg-26 and the regulations promulgated under that section.